Explosive decompression

A Skakoan dies from explosive decompression when his pressure suit is ruptured

Explosion decompression was the process where a being exposed to an unpressurized environment—usually when exposed to a vacuum—was rapidly crushed from an increase in pressure, and died. Skakoans wore a special suit to prevent this, as they were unable to survive in most environments. If this suit was ruptured, the Skakoan in question would instantly die.